JackM

611km on 45L from a 60L tank. That was freeway driving, from the Snowy to Sydney. That's about 7.4L/100km and I would have made over 800km on the full tank at that rate. Not bad for a 14yo Celica with 400,000km on the clock. Country driving can get you some phenomenal mileage! Edit: I just realised this is about sportivos, so maybe my info is irrelevant, I just looked up 'view new posts'

This morning 6:45am on the Hume at Lansvale, dark yellow late model Supra AJE-65T, kitted out and looking very speccy. -JM

What's your location? In Sydney there's a place in Villawood, on River Drive near the Woodville Rd ramp that fits import Jap engines with low kms. I know they'll do a 6th gen so assume they can source a 7th gen as well. I was quoted $2,500 for a new engine including installation. (Oddly enough a recondition of the existing engine also costs $2,500.) -Jack M

I got one at Supercheap Auto last year that covers 5th and 6th gen. I can't remember what it cost me, but not much - maybe $15 or $20? -Jack M

Spotted white Soarer plates MCD-13R on the Hume at Lansvale 6:15 tonight.

It's well over a month since I saw it, so I doubt it's still there. Thanks to the wisdom of this forum I now know better and I hope to get a nice ma70 or jza70, maybe a celica gt4 ... a guy around the corner wants to sell his gt4 but it has a shocking paintjob on it .... mind you I saw a very pretty looking mr2 the other day, anyone know much about them? I know it's a mid-engine thingy but not a lot more. Cheers. Jack Hi Jack, a good celica GT4 is an awesome car. I wouldnt mind one myself. MR2 is certainly a worthy car to consider. The SW20 or Mk2 model would be the one to look at. Only NA versions were sold through Aus toyota dealers. Toyota japan produced turbo versions so you would have to find a private import if you want turbo. A buddy of mine had a turbo MR2 & I found it went surprisingly well. The NA engine was the 3SFE & the turbo engine was 3SGTE. Be aware the MR2 is purely a 2 seater. Hi hotsup, Yes a GT4 is what I ideally want, if I can't afford a Supra. I'd like to put a 5SFTE in my ST204 but my skillZ aren't up to that and won't be for some time so buying one is my only option. But things are tight all round as you all know. For now I'm just going to get my ride in decent shape and see what happens. The MR2 looks very good, and yeah you only need to look at it to know the back seat isn't worth sh*t :) I'll look up pricing on them or look in the caryards and see if anyone has or can get them. Thanks again, I love the picking of brains you can get here :D Cheers, Jack

It's well over a month since I saw it, so I doubt it's still there. Thanks to the wisdom of this forum I now know better and I hope to get a nice ma70 or jza70, maybe a celica gt4 ... a guy around the corner wants to sell his gt4 but it has a shocking paintjob on it .... mind you I saw a very pretty looking mr2 the other day, anyone know much about them? I know it's a mid-engine thingy but not a lot more. Cheers. Jack

That's what I thought it WAS until the importer told me. I'd looked up these cars when I got there, so I walked up to it and said 'That's a MA70 or a JZA70 innit?" he said no, it's a GA70 ... then he opened the hood and I looked and said hang on, how big is the engine? He said 2L but a six and that's when I got sus and asked the forum, as above. So thanks guys. :) Jack Mullaly

That's what I thought it WAS until the importer told me.

It's ok to treat me like a n00b, I am one- I only really got interested in cars when I bought a 95 Celica last year. Thanks for the info. When the dealer told me the GA70 was a 2L engine I was sorta surprised, and thinking about it pulling a tonne and a half doesn't make a lot of sense. I was looking at it cos it's an import with low kms, less than 100k iirc, and I thought it was a good price. It does have electric drivers seat etc. I have an ST204R, but it had 365kms when I bought it and 380+ now. I've already spent a fair bit fixing stuff such as broken selector cable and the 5SFE is not everything a sports car engine should be, and I'm wondering what to do now - get another car (likely a Toyota), fix this one up, put a turbo into it ... If I was to get another car I'd ideally like a GT4 or a good Supra. Again, thanks for the reply. Jack

And while you're at it join up to Ozcelica.com too.... Yesss NGHTKD I think we got him... one person at a time, we'll convert them all!! Yes you got me, I subscribed to it. SO. I have a mate who can get my 95 Celica up to spec and I can sell it for what I spent (more if I'm lucky). So you think the GA70 is no good? I was surprised when the dealer told me it was a 2L, I expected it was like a 3L export. I do want something with some weight in the back, that won't spin out or fish-tail from the front on a wet morning. I want a heavier rear-wheel drive machine, like a Supra. Sorry Celica fans. When I went to the Japanese Import Engine shop at Villawood they said they wouldn't drop a 3s-gte into my car, because it's a different drivetrain etc. They'll put in a new (recon jap?) engine or recondition what I have for $2,500. Can I really put a 3s-gte into my car? It has, I notice, the 'well' for a rear drivetrain, as do all the Celicas I've seen. Do they need to make it 4wd? Please tell me guys what I can do. Cheers, Jack

Hi guys. I'm looking at an 89 MkIII GA70. Here's what I've found out about it so far: Supra MkIII GA70 (JDM) 1G-GTE16 2L straight 6 twin turbo R154 transmisiion 210 hp (157k/w) It's going for $7,700. Is that good? Is there anything I should be looking out for? It's getting a new battery, fuel pump and rims. I should be driving it this weekend. Any comments and help would be much appreciated. (See my post in the Celica forum - "95 Celica going - what to do?" for some background.) Cheers, Jack

Anyone? Come on please, I'm counting on you guys! The Supra is still looking good though I haven't driven it yet, it's needed some work. 1989 GA70, JDM 2L twin turbo (not 3L), going for $7,700. What do you guys reckon? Any comments much appreciated. Jack

Ok guys, here's the deal. Last year I got a beautifful emerald pearl green ST204R. It had 365K on the clock so I got a good price. Six months later the selector cable broke, no warranty. $1000 all up to get the part imported and fitted, you know how hard it is to find parts for this car. There's a hole in the nose from a Camry muffler, and now it's mistiming and something else is up with the clutch, no idea what. It prolly needs $500-1000 of work to get it back in something like prime condition. So what do you think my options are? I'm looking at a nice mk3 Supra next weekend - very similar body to the ST184 but a 3L twin turbo ... I'm also thinking of an FTO or a Nissan 180SX but the Supra is the most affordable. Any other options you guys can think of? I'm pretty much a car newby and I'm no mechanic though I'm willing to learn. Engine swap? I don't like the 5SFE a lot, it's great compared to many cars but not for a Celica as you all know ... Recondition? Fix it? Recommends on a new ride? Any suggestions would be most appreciated. BTW there's prolly a 95 Celica for sale here ... :) Thanks in advance, Jack M

I have a 95 Celica I'm looking to sell whole. It's driveable but needs some work (hole in the nose from a camry muffler, mistimimg and something is up with the clutch ...) maybe $500-1000 worth all up. If this is any use get in touch. Jack